This Week in Startups Monetizing BeReal, Bogus accounts by US Military, iPhone 14 camera bug, Twilio layoffs | E1564
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Sep 20, 2022 The hosts dive into BeReal's intriguing plans for monetization, exploring how a social media platform aimed at authenticity is grappling with paid features. They reveal shocking discoveries of fake accounts tied to the U.S. military, shedding light on misinformation in tech. The conversation then shifts to an unsettling bug plaguing the iPhone 14 Pro's camera. Lastly, Twilio's unconventional approach to layoffs and an exciting look at TransPod's ultra-high-speed transport innovation wrap up the discussion.
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Monetizing BeReal
- Charge $30 yearly for premium features like extra B-Reals or retakes.
- Sell daily global sponsorships for $1 million, displayed subtly on images.
Ineffective PsyOps
- The US military's covert social media accounts were easily detected.
- Overt accounts, openly linked to the military, performed better.
iPhone 14 Pro Camera Bug
- iPhone 14 Pro's camera has a bug causing rattling noises and shaky images in third-party apps.
- This is likely a software issue related to image stabilization.